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The Book of Eels
Patrik Svensson
Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World
★ 4.6 (36 Ratings)
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The Book of Eels (2020) takes the reader on a zoological odyssey spanning thousands of years. It’s the story of the eel – a creature that has enthralled humanity with its strange and complex life cycle. Countless scientists have dedicated their careers to the enigma of this fish, which has evolved to undergo several metamorphoses over the course of its life and to endure a grueling migration across the Atlantic to breed. But the eel has proven to be an elusive creature, and there are still many secrets about its life that it seems intent on keeping to itself.
About the author
Patrik Svensson grew up near a stream in Sweden, where his father taught him to fish for eel. He’s now an arts and culture journalist for the Swedish newspaper Sydsvenskan. Patrik lives with his family in Malmö, a city in the southwest of the country.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Nature lovers who are fascinated by strange stories from the great outdoors
- Fans of mysteries that stubbornly resist explanation
- Environmentalists concerned about humans’ effect on the future of the eel
